10 Incredible Inventions Which Could Change The Future Of The Planet

9. Driverless Cars

A new invention which, unlike the military robots, could actually save countless lives is the driverless car. Flying cars might be a way off yet (at least, ones which can be used in busy metropolises without causing carnage in the skies) but having to drive yourself from A to B could become a thing of the past. Dozens of companies are investing in research and development for the driverless car, and predictably Google is at the forefront of research with its Google Chauffeur-powered vehicles. Legislation has already been passed in several American states allowing their use, and in Virginia 70 miles of road has been opened up for the testing of driverless cars. Provided there aren't any teething problems (admittedly unlikely) driverless cars should be commercially available in the near future. While there are concerns that millions of people employed in the transportation sector will lose their jobs, the reduction in traffic accidents and fatalities could be significant.